Quality Manager

V7 Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car Allowance

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Income Protection

27 days holiday + BH

Flights/accommodation/expenses

Job summary

V7 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality for hyperscale data centre projects across the Nordics, with activities in Finland and Norway. The role will include directing the Quality team and coordinating with Client and Contractor Quality groups on complex construction sites.

The successful candidate will demonstrate extensive quality management on major construction projects, preferably in data centres or technology sectors, with strong stakeholder management and

Qualifications

• Must have extensive quality management experience on major construction projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and clear communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, large-scale construction environments and manage quality on site.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Management for the project, acting as the interface between Client and Contractor Quality teams.
• Manage the project Quality team to ensure delivery aligns with client expectations.
• Direct on-site resources and ensure quality events and benchmarks are organised and results recorded timely.
• Prepare, develop, and deliver the overall Quality Management Plan in line with owner specifications.
• Communicate quality specifications to service providers and integrators.
• Establish project-specific requirements for Factory Witness Testing and off-site quality activities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Quality management

Construction experience

International travel

Data centre experience

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Quality Manager to join a rapidly growing team delivering hyperscale data centre projects across the Nordics. You will play a key role in the delivery of major data centre construction projects in Finland and Norway.

The successful candidate will be based either 100% in-country, or there will be significant international travel to Finland or Norway (11/3 rotation).

In return they are offering:

• A competitive salary
• Car Allowance
• Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• 27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Flights/accommodation/expenses

Planning and Preparation

• Lead Quality Management for the project, acting as the interface between the Client and Contractor Quality teams
• Manage the project Quality team to ensure delivery aligns with client expectations
• Direct on-site resources and ensure quality events and benchmarks are organised and results recorded in a timely manner
• Prepare, develop, and deliver the overall Quality Management Plan in compliance with owner specifications
• Communicate all quality specifications to service providers, equipment manufacturers and integrators, specialty package contractors, and the Commissioning Agent
• Establish project-specific requirements relating to Factory Witness Testing and manage the planning and execution of off-site quality activities

Execution

• Ensure all stakeholders are trained and aware of quality processes and monitor compliance throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor and confirm that contractor Quality Control plans are in place, effective, and compliant with project contract requirements
• Direct on-site resources and ensure quality events and benchmarks are organised and results recorded in a timely manner
• Manage all construction documentation and test packs through the client-provided EDM system
• Ensure the project meets all required specifications prior to handover to the commissioning team
• Manage trade-to-trade handovers in line with the project IMS

Quality Culture

• Promote a strong culture of quality across the project
• Deliver quality-focused inductions and training for all operatives, including off-site project team members and integrator contractors

You will bring:

• Extensive experience in a Quality Manager role on major construction projects
• Experience working on data centre or technology projects is preferred but not essential
• Experience working within consultancy, general contractor, or client-side environments
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work within fast-paced, large-scale construction environments
• Willingness to commit to international travel and rotational working arrangements

V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.

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